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Originally Posted by rg2098
A member asked me for a write up so it is. If anyone could take photos while using these steps as well as the exact fastener sizes please forward them to me to add and complete the DIY. I have found this the easiest method after doing motor mounts a few times.
1) Remove air cleaner assembly and unclip fan shroud (don't need to remove)
2) Remove center bolt from bottom of vehicle that mounts the engine to the mounts
3) Using a light vice grips to stop the shock from turning, unbolt the engine shocks from their top brackets.
4) Remove the engine shock upper brackets
5) Jack engine up using a board across the oil pan until most of the engine shocks are out of the hole only leaving the slim post above (you may be able to use a socket extension to push it down and "hook" it under the arm)(you will see what I mean)
6) Using the large hole uncovered by the engine shock mount, remove the inside motor mount bolt followed by the outside.
7) Slip in a new mount and assembly is the reverse of assembly.
NOTES:
-Clean out the allen head bolts well and use a hammer to fully seat the socket otherwise there is a chance you round it out.
-Don't jack the engine up without removing the mount center bolt and disconnecting the shocks from the brackets.
-Don't replace the trans mount while the motor mounts are loose. (don't ask how I know)
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Having just worked this to some extent to remove oil cooler hoses, Ill add a few notes... this is a good thread.
-For the engine shock, there is a 7mm flat section which a small wrench can slide on, which may help prevent dmage to the shock. The two mount nuts and the nuts for the shock shaft all use a 10mm socket.
-Easiest way to get the 8mm main allen on the mount is via a high quality hex socket on an extension. Get it in there after cleaning, good and tight, and use the ratchet for leverage, keeping the extension shaft very rigid and straight.
-DO remove the fan shroud clips and the throttle linkage. My mounts were nearly new, but to get enough height to remove the heat shields and have space to get the oil cooler hoses out, the engine needs to go fairly high. Be careful with the shroud near the radiator hose/neck. The shroud will push up a bit when the engine is high enough to be able to service new mounts.
-The inner bolts are a pain. Removing the shock and/or heat shield still does not give you topside access or space to place an allen socket. It just doesnt line up:
I don't have a good solution, as I didnt need to remove the mount so left as-is. It would be good for folks to explain their techniques.